About this article :A brief overview of the recent “Stratocaster ruling” in the context of HCU vs. PANArtSummary (as of April 2026) of the HCU […]
Not only is the Handpan growing as an instrument, but so is the Handpan Community. In every corner of the planet. India is no exception. […]
The historical background of musical instruments, their roots, their development, and their spread are often very exciting stories. They usually involve cultural roots, creativity, innovation, […]
The year 2025 is coming to an end. The Handpan is booming like never before, and accordingly, Handpan Music Releases are also increasing. Not all […]
We have reached a point where we encounter AI (artificial intelligence) on a daily basis, whether we realize it or not. AI is influencing more […]
| updated 20.11.2025 due to PANArt’s public statement | last update 05.12.2025 | read more about: HCU v PANArt – a long-running saga (lucrative for […]
First published August 23, 2023 – Revised November 13, 2025 New, updated (April 2026) summary: https://paniverse.org/hcu-vs-panart-a-profitable-long-running-saga/ nearly all of this content/listing comes from “PAN LAB […]
last update: 20.11.2025 New, updated (April 2026) summary: https://paniverse.org/hcu-vs-panart-a-profitable-long-running-saga/ Some time has passed since the publication of the first part of this summary (https://paniverse.org/panart-vs-hcu-chronological-en/) of […]
Just over a week after the announcement of the judgment in the “HCU v. PANArt” case, in which the Hang was awarded a clear and […]
On July 2, 2024, the Bernese High Court handed down the long-awaited decision in the proceedings of the HCU (actually 25 Handpan dealers and manufacturers […]
A declaration of love to sound – a reminder of the power of the reduced – and an invitation to question preconceived paths and to […]
(upadated: 29.05.2024) As someone who is very interested in the history of the Hang and Handpan, in the history of their origin as well as […]
There were times when the world of the handpan & hang was still in order, say the old-timers. There were very few instruments and they […]
Many people (especially readers of this blog 😉 ) will be able to confirm that Handpans, their sounds and the way they are played can […]
From the first videos from 2006 (that i found) to the big Handpan boom that started around 2017/2018, I have tried to put together a […]
“If you don’t know history, it’s as if you were born yesterday. If you were born yesterday then any one can tell you anything.” The HANDPAN […]
an essential part of the further development of the handpan has to do with finding the ‘steel mixture’ that is used to make the instruments. […]
“So far, PANArt has proposed a limitation on handpans that no convex dome should be builton central notes. We find this proposal unacceptable as it […]
The two days in court last week in Bern were very exciting. Personally. Finally, (almost) all characters and protagonists of ‘this story’ have got faces, […]
This year’s eighth edition of the GRIASDI Handpan Gathering was once again a wonderful event. Some even claim that it was the most beautiful edition […]
In the hot Handpan Summer 2023, Handpan Workshops, Retreats and Summer Schools are multiplying like jellyfish in a too warm sea. It feels like that […]
The last valid judgment from summer 2024 confirms that the HANG is a protected creative work, is the intellectual property of PANArt, the inventors, and […]
updated: 15.04.2023 Looking at the history of TANK DRUMS and TONGUE DRUMS (category for both: Idiophones), it is noticeable that this history is a nice […]
I can still remember very well how life felt at the main spots of the 80s hippie trail. Kathmandu, Goa, Kho Samui – we always […]
Handpans have captivated me for years because of their wonderful analog and deep sounds and also because of the feel when playing. Furthermore, they are […]
The Summer is coming to an end (at least here in europe) and tempts us to look back – also to keep the sunny, warm […]
At the end of 2015 the “Handpan Virus” had caught me with full force. Fascinated by this instrument and its sounds, my exciting, inspiring and […]
[list of events is constantly updated – hints are welcome] After 2 years of state of emergency in the event world (and the rest of […]
The year 2021, to put it kindly, has been a mixed bag and we are trudging bravely through the start of the new year 2022. […]
For more than 15 years now, there has been a dispute. It is about recognition, about “who was the first”, who copied. It is about […]
Shortly before Manu’s new tour starts at the beginning of October, he kindly took some time to give an interesting interview for “paniverse.org” in which […]
Language has an amazing influence on thinking: others can manipulate us subtly through words, and our mother tongue even affects how we see the world […]
The topic of PANart vs. HCU has become pretty quiet – at least in public … Publications on the topic are more than rare because […]
This year 2020 is undoubtedly a ‘very special’ one. Thats evident in many areas . COVID has changed the world, and many of the things […]
The last few months have been exceptional. For all of us. But for everyone in their own demanding way.This virus has changed a lot. One […]
Handpans are many things – musical instruments, percussion instruments, sound sculptures, toys, self-awareness tools. Handpans can be wonderful tools to dive deep into the world […]
featured picture: Emma Mumi Grassia – Video: “Winter” (scroll down to see the Video) Even for the most stalwart optimists, it is no longer possible […]
Happy Handpan Day! On the 13th of October 2019, we invite you to celebrate the 1st International Handpan Day and this beautiful instrument that keeps […]
<< The only constant in life is change >> This famous quote by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is confirmed everywhere. Also the Handpan world is […]
“Handpan Market” ? What is it all about? I remember well how organic foods became more and more popular at the end of the 90s. […]
The HUG-FESTIVAL 2019, 4th to 7th July 2019, the very first Hungarian Handpan and World Music Gathering and Festival is highly recommended by PANIVERSE.ORG Early […]
“China is different from different” – if i had to reduce my experience of this china trip to just one sentence, it would be this […]
[pic by Star Handpan, China] Especially in the last few weeks and months many developments, news, new trends and also rumors have become visible in […]
R.I.P Elliot „Ellie“ Mannette (1926-2018) By sharing your love for Steelpans and your knowledge about singing steel and tuning, you have bestowed us with a […]
There are some newly released great Handpan CD’s you should not miss. I would like to recommend three of these and briefly introduce to you: […]
Since i have published some days ago the “rewritten article” about the history of PANTAM’s / HANDPAN’s and also the HANG, some people think, that […]
Some weeks ago, David Charrier published the “MASTER THE HANDPAN” online school. In my opinion a well thought out concept that will give useful help for […]
A big THANK YOU to my friend Ludvig Valenta for making this beautiful video, showing and explaining so much in so very short time. I […]
This movie is a “Video Review” of the GRIASDI 2016 Handpan & World Music Gathering that took place on 29/30/31 July 2016 in Austria, Bäckerberg. […]
The last weekend we have met for the “Peace’n’Pans 2016” here in Austria (Wachau). “We”, this was Handpan Lovers, Players and also a Handpan maker […]
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